The Drachen Foundation
This organization is "devoted to the increase and diffusion of knowledge of kites worldwide." The "About Kites" section of the website features kite basics (types of kites and how and in what winds they fly), discussion of kite building materials, and kite history resources that describe "the Eastern and Western origins of kites, and highlight significant events during kiting's long history." Also includes reports from research projects, description of archive collections, and related material.
URL: http://www.drachen.org
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Museum of Childhood
Official website for this London museum that celebrates childhood. Features illustrated essays about different aspects of the history of childhood, and overviews of its collections of games (such as marbles, spillikins, and subbuteo), dolls, toys, children's costumes, and more. Also includes background about the museum building that was moved to Bethnal Green in 1866, and activities for children. This museum is part of the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London.
URL: http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23563

World History for Us All
This website provides "a powerful, innovative model curriculum for teaching world history in middle and high schools." Features an overview of the integrative approach to world history, lesson plans arranged by "Big Eras," a glossary, and links to related websites. Some portions in development. A project of San Diego State University in cooperation with the National Center for History in the Schools at the University of California, Los Angeles.
URL: http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/
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Garden-Based Learning
Compilation of gardening activities, projects, and other resources "for educators, volunteers, and parents working with children and youth." Some of the project themes include the food system, plants and textiles, produce marketing, and landscaping. Includes downloadable publications on topics such as city gardening, apples, peanuts, rice, and "the three sisters" (corn, beans, and squash). From the Cornell University Department of Horticulture.
URL: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/gbl/
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Prevent Child Abuse America
This organization works toward "building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children." Its website features a description of advocacy efforts, research publications (such as fact sheets and reports), materials for Child Abuse Prevention Month (April), and prevention tips. Also includes event listings and links to local chapters. Access to some material requires free registration.
URL: http://www.preventchildabuse.org
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